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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 29, 2023
Fort Myers chamber names new president, CEO

Robert Goltz, who has 25 years of experience in chamber of commerces and economic development organizations, has been named president and CEO Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • November 29, 2023
Young entrepreneur learns from early marketing mistake

Larissa Lippe is working a delicate balance between growing her student-led tutoring business in Sarasota and her other life as a college student.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 28, 2023
Former Macy’s, Neiman Marcus CEO joins SMH Foundation board

A former CEO and board chairman of department store giant Macy’s, Terry Lundgren, has been named to the board of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 28, 2023
Tampa Bay real estate company names marketing executive

Metro Development Group made Lisa Gibbings vice president of marketing and communications.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 28, 2023
The Rolling Stones turn to Pasco County distillery for new rum

The Point Distillery will produce the iconic rock band's new spirit at its 30,000-square-foot facility in New Port Richey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 28, 2023
Lee County bank names senior vice president

Sanibel Captiva Bank named Rudi Hamer senior vice president, promoting her from the role of vice president, commercial loan officer and commercial relationship manager.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota alcohol spirits company seeks $2.5M in funding

Bushwacker Spirits navigates a challenging regulatory environment in various states, with an eye toward more products and even global expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 27, 2023
Tampa surgical supply company pays $2.74 million for new site

SurgiShop, which buys supplies from manufacturers to resell, is nearly doubling its size with a new facility in Lutz.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 27, 2023
Sprouts to open Port Charlotte store in January

The Arizona grocery store chain is holding a job fair Nov. 29-30 to fill positions for the Charlotte County store scheduled to open in January.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2023
Longtime Manatee County dairy farmer puts property up for sale

After 22 years, Myakka City's Jerry Dakin is selling his 350-acre farm, Dakin Dairy Farms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 27, 2023
Prominent Naples children nonprofit promotes two officials

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, recently promoted two long-time staff members.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 27, 2023
70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 26, 2023
East Manatee County apartment complex sells for $102 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, more storage coming to Cape Coral, money for a housing study in Tampa and 412 apartments coming to Lee County.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 25, 2023
Bank names top lending exec for Tampa, Central Florida markets

First American Bank's Tampa headquarters hired Tony Sasso as senior vice president for commercial lending.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 25, 2023
Naples medical device firm names top strategy executive

Naples medical device company Catalyst OrthoScience, focused on the shoulder replacement orthopedics market, has named industry veteran Amy Ables chief strategy officer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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